Lord
of Life Lutheran Church Lord
of Life Lutheran Church 13724 W Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375-3730
623-584-2000
info@lordoflife-scw.org
A member congregation of
the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
A
newsletter mailed out to members of Lord of Life each
month
(bi-monthly during the summer)
Worship and Music
Special Music in Worship
Worship Saturdays at 5 p.m.;
Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
♦ Saturday, April 5
Celebration Choir
♦ Sunday, April 6
8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir
10:30 a.m. Paul Christianson, Bonnie Nelson and Sheila Johnson-Soma
♦ Saturday, April 12
Celebration Choir
♦ Sunday, April 13
8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir
10:30 a.m. Ray Bizzigotti
♦ Saturday, April 19
TBA
♦ Sunday, April 20
8:30 a.m. Celebration Choir, Handbell Choir
10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir
♦ Saturday, April 26
TBA
♦ Sunday, April 27
8:30 a.m. Celebration Choir
10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Return to topA big thank you to all of you for your participation, help in housing, help on committees, etc. when we hosted the Valparaiso University Chorale in March. It was a wonderful and thrilling concert and thank you to each of you. Even though the church wasn’t full, we were the largest audience they had on their tour. The Chorale rewarded us with excellent singing, youthful vibrance, and a musical experience of beauty. Thank you for all your help.
We would also be amiss if we did not thank you for the variety of help and participation in the Living Liturgy Conference in February. It took a large number of willing hands to make the event fly. Our guests greatly appreciated our efforts and commented on many things, including our beautiful campus, helpful and wonderful people always seeking to help. If you took in some of the Thursday through Saturday events, you are probably still trying to digest the many things which were presented. Return to top
The Cactus Trio will present a concert here on Sunday afternoon, April 13, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. The Trio is from Desert Palms Presbyterian Church here in Sun City West. We will hear John Huston on clarinet, Mary Jo Rodriguez on piano, and Monica Carter as soprano. Come and hear this delightful concert. Freewill offering.
A recital, including many members of Lord of Life plus other students of Dave Lien in voice and piano, will be held on Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m. in the Chapel. They will perform a variety of Broadway, popular, and classical pieces. This is free to the public.
On May 11, 3 p.m., the Campinellas del Sol, a handbell group directed by Roy Bloomquist, will perform. The group will travel to Europe in June.
Visitation Choir
First Thursday (April 3)
Grandview Care Center, 10:15 a.m.
Interfaith Adult Day Care 11:15 a.m.
Third Thursday (April 17)
The Legacy 10:15 a.m.
Alterra Clare Bridge 11:15 a.m.
Carpool leaves from the church parking lot at 10 a.m. sharp. Come join us for a fun and rewarding singalong!
(Please note that the monthly singalong at the Madison is cancelled.)
The remaining Concert Series schedule is:
• Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m., Cactus Trio — clarinet, soprano and piano Return to top
Welcome to the 2007-2008
Fine Arts Series Sponsored by
Lord of Life Lutheran ChurchSeptember 30, Sunday 3:00 pm — Gloria and Dave Lien
(freewill offering)
Gloria and Dave Lien, performing piano and voice in classical, romantic, Broadway and original music styles. Gloria has accompanied Pat Boone, Tom Netherton and opera singer Antonio Guilano, while Dave has trained over 60 groups who have perfomed nationally and internationally. Return to top
November 4, Sunday 1:30 pm — Gayle Royko Heuser
(freewill offering)
Gayle shares her voice in diverse settings out of faith in Christ. She has sung leading roles with operas and orchestras including the Chicago Opera Theater, Rochester Philharmonic, Birmingham Opera, Opera Southwest, and Midwest. An active recitalist, she has sung at St. Edwards Chapel in Cambridge, England, the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Series, as well as in churches and more intimate home settings. Gayle was an American Finalist in the Luciano Pavarotte International Contest. She serves as a spiritual director and has been on the faculty at Vanguard University of Southern California since 1993. She and her husband, Roger, live in San Clemente, California.
November 18, Sunday 3 pm
Voice of the Desert Sweet Adeline Chorus
($10.00 ticket)
The chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, and directed by Joanna Moyer of Sun City West, will perform a patriotic concert as well as a selection of holiday music to herald the start of the season. The chour sings four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. If this is your first barbershop experience, well, you're in for a treat! Return to top
December 2, Sunday,3:00 pm
Handel's "Messiah" Sing—along"
(freewill offering)
We invite anyone and everyone in the West Valley to come to the Sanctuary for an afternoon of singing the world's most beloved oratorio. Most of us have heard it numerous times, but now we invite you to bring your own book (or borrow one from us) and join the Sun City Chamber Orchestra as we sing this inspiration music together.
January 13, Sunday, 3:00 pm
Keith Longbotham Trio
($7.00 ticket)
Keith loves to laugh but more than that, he loves to make other people laugh. He loves to tell stories, some are true, some could be true and others he wishes were true. Keith's stories, jokes and crazy songs are sure to make you laugh. Keith is also a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and entertainer. He performs concerts for conventions, rallies, fairs, festivals, churches and other special events all over the US and Canada. Return to top
January 27, Sunday, 2:00 pm — Sam Rotman
(freewill offering)
Mr. Rotman is a renowned international concert pianist and has performed over 1800 concerts in 57 countries. Presently he performs over 130 concerts a year in 15 countries. He enjoys his work and is able to communicate his ideas and his enthusiasm to his audience.
Offering events for church musicians, pastors, lay leaders,
choirs members and directors, worship planners,
and all who have passion for worship and liturgy.February 15, Friday, 7:00 pm
Living Liturgy Concert
Marty Haugen, Mary Preus and Tom Witt
($12.00 ticket)We are thrilled to have Marty Haugen, one of America's most prolific living composer, as well as Mary Preus and Tom Witt, leading us in a concert of world music, combining the traditional with the new music from around the world. Return to top
February 24, Sunday, 2:00 pm — Dr. Lorraine Miller
(freewill offering)
Lorraine Miller is a popular concert organist in the valley. She was awarded a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and has dedicated her life to being an organist/music director/teacher. Her feet literally dance on the organ pedals and she plays with flawless technique. Whether she is playing Bach, Langlais, Mendelssohn or Paine, she gives the audience knowledge of the subject matter.
March 9, Sunday, 6:00 pm — Valparaiso Chamber Choir
($12.00 ticket)
The Valparaiso University Chorale is among the top Lutheran collegiate choirs in the US, upholding the highest standard of choral art through performance of the great choral literature of all eras, as well as significant comtemporary works in original languages. Director is Christopher Cock. Return to top
March 30, Sunday, 3:00 pm
Jim Haller and Gloria Lien, two-piano duo
Bonnie Siegel, vocalist
(freewill offering)
When you hear Jim and Gloria play, you know they are going to have fun. They seem to musically think alike and want to include the audience in their adventures. (They're still trying to figure out if they'll be able to play the duet they want to play by their concert date.) Bonnie Siegel has this incredible voice that can fill the room with warmth and expression. It will be an unforgettable afternoon. Please Come.
April 13, Sunday, 2:00 pm — Cactus Trio
Monica Carter, John Huston and Mary Jo Rodriquez
(freewill offering)
This Chamber group makes beautiful music together from Renaissance to Baroque, Classical and comtemporary. Come enjoy an afternoon of music featuring Clarinet, Piano and voice. This concert is in the Chapel. Return to top
